What EV Charger Do You Need for a 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6?
Plugging this car into a home Level 2 charger requires a 48 amp EVSE to hit its peak AC rate. Onboard hardware caps your charge speed at 10.9 kW. The battery capacity sits at 85.1 kWh.
The numbers
| Maximum AC charging rate | 10.9 kW (48 A) |
|---|---|
| Charger size to buy | 48 A |
| Circuit breaker required | 60 A |
| Outlet / connection | hardwired (a 48 A EVSE must be hardwired -- no household receptacle is rated for it) |
| Charge port | J1772 |
| Full charge on Level 2 | about 7.8 hours |
| Range added per hour (Level 2) | about 46 miles |
| Full charge on a 120 V outlet | about 59 hours |
| Range added per hour (120 V) | about 6.1 miles |
| EPA rated range | 361 miles |
| Energy for a full charge | about 85.1 kWh at the wall |
Why 48 amps and not more
Matching the 48 amp onboard charger gets you a full tank in 7.8 hours. Buying a larger unit makes zero difference because the car limits incoming current anyway. Pushing 48 amps adds 46 miles of range every single hour. Level 1 charging takes 59 hours, which is too slow for daily driving.
What the install involves
You need a 60 amp breaker to feed a 48 amp continuous load safely. Hardwiring is mandatory here because no household receptacle handles 48 amps. Copper wire sizing depends on the run length from your main panel. Hire a licensed electrician for the install.
Chargers that match this car
Energy monitoring built in. Hardwire it for the full 48 A.
Compact unit, good for tight garages.
Adjustable from 16 A to 50 A in the app, which helps if your panel is tight.
Worth having as well
Common questions
- Can I use a normal wall outlet?
- No. Standard outlets provide Level 1 charging at 6.1 miles of range per hour. You need a dedicated circuit for Level 2.
- What connector does the car use?
- It uses a J1772 connector. Every non-Tesla EV sold in North America through 2024 uses this standard for AC Level 2 charging.
- Will a 50 amp charger run at full speed?
- Units like the ChargePoint Home Flex max out at 50 amps, but the car pulls 48 amps max. Your charge time stays identical.
- What is the EPA rated charge time?
- The EPA test estimates a 7.5 hour charge time and 48 miles per hour of range. Real world results depend on your exact setup.
Other vehicles
Charging times derived from EPA data for the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 (covering 5 EPA trim listings). Electrical requirements follow NEC 625.41, which sizes a circuit at 125% of a continuous load. Always have a licensed electrician verify your panel.